© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
20 Ducat - Gustav II Adolphus
1633 year| Gold (.986) | 70 g | - |
| Issuer | Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621-1632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 20 Ducats (20 Dukaten) (70) |
| Currency | Thaler (1630-1815) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gustavus, wearing armor and holding a Bible and a sword, riding in a chariot drawn by three winged horses over the Hydra of Discord; to left, Faith, holding a Bible topped by a flaming heart and, to right, Courage, holding a column, both crowning the king with a laurel wreath; on the chariot wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUX GLORIOS : PRINC : PIUS : HEROS INVICT : VICTOR INCOMPARAB : TRIUMPH : FELIX & GERM : LIBERATOR : Ao 1633 :
ET VITA ET MORTE
TRIUMPHO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Ducat Gustav II Adolphus coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Swedish king's death, who was a prominent figure in the Thirty Years' War.